Masters (Coursework)
Are you equipped to face the business challenges of the 21st century? As global markets continue to evolve, we need experienced and adaptable business leaders who can make sound decisions, think big and plan for whatever lies ahead.
La Trobe's industry-focused Master of Business Administration (MBA) accelerates your business career - and our advanced program will take it even further.
Understand the issues facing global businesses and tackle real-world business problems. In this advanced program you'll build the same expertise our MBA is known for - and you'll explore four additional subjects, broadening your career options. Specialise in your business function of choice and expand your expertise.
Be ready to lead in challenging environments with a refined understanding of how to provide good corporate governance. In this MBA, built on the United Nations-backed Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), you'll build the expertise to help businesses achieve their economic and sustainability goals.
This accredited degree, which was co-designed by industry partners such as Mercer and Accenture, will help you grow your career. Build a toolkit to combat the emerging challenges of the 21st century as you learn from experienced academics and guest industry lecturers. Establish strong business foundations through evidence-based coursework and absorb yourself in interactive learning.
Looking for flexible learning options? Fit your study around work and lifestyle commitments with our flexible timetable. You'll keep your career moving forwards, even while you prepare to step up to the next level. We also offer individualised career support based on your personal aspirations.
Tackle the big issues shaping modern business, such as digitisation, globalisation and corporate governance, and develop lifelong networks through our outstanding industry links and global alumni network.
You'll learn:
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.
Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.
To qualify for the award of Master of Business Administration (Advanced), students must complete a total of 240 credit points across 1 year.
Year 1 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.
Subject name Subject code Year Credit points ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE LTU0AIM 1 0 ACCOUNTING FOR MAKING DECISIONS BUA5FMA 1 15 APPLIED MARKETING BUA5MKG 1 15 BUSINESS APPLICATION OF ANALYTICS BUS5AP 1 15 CRITICAL SKILLS FOR SUCCESS BUA5PSD 1 15 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT BUA5MFN 1 15 MANAGING PEOPLE AND CULTURE BUA5MGT 1 15 PROJECT MANAGEMENT MGT5PMT 1 15 RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP BUA5RL 1 15 DEVELOPING PEOPLE AND HIGH PERFORMANCE ORGANISATIONS MGT5DPP 2 15 INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES FOR CHANGE BUA5SM 2 15 MANAGEMENT OF SERVICE SUPPLY CHAIN AND OPERATIONS MGT4003 2 15 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT MGT5STR 2 15
A specialisation is a sequence of related subjects studied in your course. In some courses, you need to complete at least one specialisation to attain your degree.
Students to select one specialisation
Specialisations
For more information on these please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.
The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.
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When you graduate, you'll be ready to advance your career in an array of industries thanks to your networks, leadership skills and understanding of global corporate governance.
Prepare for roles like:
Are you an employer? We can help place your staff in our MBA. If you'd like more information, please contact our Business Development Team.
Professional recognitionThe Master of Business Administration (Advanced) is accredited by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD). Professional registration may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.
Graduates of the Master of Business Administration may apply for membership with the Institute of Managers and Leaders (IML) and the MB Aus Australasia. Membership may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.